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3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6IN THE EVENT OF A PUNC- TURE
SD070A1-ECHANGING A FLAT TYRE
It is of the utmost importance that care is exercised when changing road wheels. Ensure that the parking brakeis set and that the gear shift lever is in reverse (P, if the vehicle has automatic transaxle).
D060A01GK
! CAUTION:
o Do not use snow chains with your temporary spare tyre.
o Do not use more than one tempo-
rary spare tyre at a time.
5. The temporary spare tyre should
not be used on any other wheels, nor should standard tyre, snow tyre, wheel covers or trim rings be used with the temporary spare wheel. Ifsuch use is attempted, damage to these items or other car compo- nents may occur.
6. The temporary spare tyre pressure should be checked once a monthwhile the tyre is stored. SD060A1-E If a puncture occurs whilst driving the vehicle:
1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is
safe to do so and with the minimum amount of braking required which will assist in maintaining the maxi- mum amount of control. The vehicleshould be parked wherever pos- sible upon firm level ground to facili- tate wheel changing.
2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and the road conditions do not per-mit the wheel to be changed safely,assistance should be sought.
3. Passengers must not be allowed to
remain inside the vehicle duringwheel changing. If a puncture oc- curs whilst the vehicle is on a motorway, the passengers shouldtake refuge on the motorway em- bankment to avoid the possibility of injury occurring should the vehiclebe struck by other motorway traffic.
4. Wheel changing should be per-
formed according to the followinginstructions.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................ 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................ 8-2
Tyre Information ........................................................... 8-3
Tyre Pressures ............................................................. 8-3
Snow Tyres .................................................................. 8-4
Tyre Chains .................................................................. 8-4
Tyre Rotation ............................................................... 8-5
Tyre Balancing ............................................................. 8-6
Tyre Replacement ........................................................ 8-6
Wheel Replacement ..................................................... 8-6
Spare Tyre and Tools .................................................. 8-7
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I050A01GK-EAT TYRE CHAINS Tyre chains should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Refer tothe following information.
To minimise tyre and chain wear, do
not continue to use tyre chains whenthey are no longer needed. WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at lessthan 30 km/h (20 mph).
o Use a tyre chains less than 10mm to 16", 17" tyre.
o Avoid sudden stop and turn.
o Tighten firmly not to hear con- tact sound, if it still sounds,remove the chains for damage protection.
Tire size
205/55 R 16 215/45 R 17 Snow Chain
Thickness
Max. 10 mmMax. 10 mmSI030A2-E SNOW TYRES If it is desired to fit snow tyres to the vehicle, it must be ascertained that the original size and load carrying capacity are met by the replacementtyres. When using snow tyres, the vehicle should not be driven at speeds in excess of 60 MPH.
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